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MV58 NPU

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,115 mi
Last recorded147,115 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 NPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 147,115 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 136,112 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 133,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 133,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 131,233 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 123,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 112,633 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,885 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test complete ()

Unable to check boot due to being full

Fail 18 Oct 2017 110,885 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test complete ()

Unable to check boot due to being full

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 89,241 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 71,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2015 63,396 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 59,357 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyres Wearing Unevenly - Rear. x 2

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 53,071 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,554 miles

both front tyres bald on edges tread cracked

front pads low/discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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MV58 NPU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV58 NPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV58 NPU registered?

MV58 NPU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is MV58 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV58 NPU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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